Māori Dictionary Online

Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki Te Aka. Welcome to
the online version of Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori
Dictionary and Index. This online Māori dictionary is aimed
at providing quick access but it is recommended that you also
purchase the hard copy for use in class and when you are not online.

As well as the words one would expect in a traditional
dictionary, Te Aka has encyclopaedic entries including
the names of plants and animals (especially native and endemic
species), stars, planets and heavenly bodies, important Māori
people, key ancestors of traditional narratives, tribal groups
and ancestral canoes. Māori names for institutions, country names,
place names and other proper names are also provided.

There are also explanations of key concepts central to Māori culture. Comprehensive
explanations for grammatical items are included, with examples
of usage, as are idioms and colloquialisms with their meanings
and examples. These have all been included because they are important
in communicating in a Māori context, and contribute to understanding
and speaking the language in a natural way. Many of the separate meanings of each headword now have example sentences with translations.

This dictionary is indexed to the Te
Whanake Māori language series of narrative
texts and resources, giving you quick access to topics, grammatical
and usage explanations, idioms and colloquialisms, maps and illustrations.

Download the app

This Māori dictionary is now available as an app. With the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android app you can use the dictionary anywhere without the need to be online.
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Buy the Dictionary

Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index by John C Moorfield. This dictionary comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Māori language.|More info